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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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